Upcoming events with tiki mugs? - Collecting Tiki

T tikipedia Member San Diego Joined: Aug 25, 2004 Posts: 491	T tikipedia Posted posted on Fri, Feb 23, 2007 10:20 PM On 2007-02-23 20:05, luckytiki wrote: Also, being a graduate student stuck in Indiana doesn't allow for much travel, so what's the best way to go about obtaining said mugs? Are people willing to help out or am I on my own? Thanks! :) It depends on what school you are going to. If it is IU Bloomington, then we can probably help out. If it is Purdue, then you are on your own :wink: You are in potential rich hunting grounds, because you are midway between two significant Tiki areas: Chicago and Columbus (where the late, great Kahiki existed). Also, this area may have not yet been heavily hunted, and you may be able to find some good stuff in the wild, e.g. thrift stores, flea markets, and antique stores. I once stumbled across an extremely rare WWII slat-grilled Jeep in Knaw Bone, Indiana. While not exactly Tiki, it seemed to suggest the off-the-beaten-path places hold lots of treasures. Also, people trade a lot on this board, and there is, of course, Ebay. As for events, there are biggies on the east coast (Hukilau) and west coast (Tiki Oasis). Chicago may have events where mugs may be acquired. Check out the Tiki events section on this board to keep in the loop. Good luck, and Go Hoosiers! The Tikipedia www.tikipedia.com [ Edited by: tikipedia 2007-02-23 22:22 ]

On 2007-02-23 20:05, luckytiki wrote:
Also, being a graduate student stuck in Indiana doesn't allow for much travel, so what's the best way to go about obtaining said mugs? Are people willing to help out or am I on my own? Thanks! :)

It depends on what school you are going to. If it is IU Bloomington, then we can probably help out. If it is Purdue, then you are on your own :wink:

You are in potential rich hunting grounds, because you are midway between two significant Tiki areas: Chicago and Columbus (where the late, great Kahiki existed). Also, this area may have not yet been heavily hunted, and you may be able to find some good stuff in the wild, e.g. thrift stores, flea markets, and antique stores. I once stumbled across an extremely rare WWII slat-grilled Jeep in Knaw Bone, Indiana. While not exactly Tiki, it seemed to suggest the off-the-beaten-path places hold lots of treasures.

Also, people trade a lot on this board, and there is, of course, Ebay. As for events, there are biggies on the east coast (Hukilau) and west coast (Tiki Oasis). Chicago may have events where mugs may be acquired. Check out the Tiki events section on this board to keep in the loop.

Good luck, and Go Hoosiers!

The Tikipedia
www.tikipedia.com

[ Edited by: tikipedia 2007-02-23 22:22 ]

Post #287824 by tikipedia on Fri, Feb 23, 2007 10:20 PM